Thinking Therapeutically – a film about the work of By the Bridge
Watch the chapters in numerical order to see the whole film, or simply select the topics that particularly interest you.
Whether you work with children in foster care, are a foster parent, a parent with a child in care, a child or young person in foster care, or if you are interested in finding out more about fostering, we hope that you find our film informative and thought-provoking.
If you were interested in fostering but after watching our film you decide that fostering isn’t for you – don’t worry, you can still make a difference by passing it on to others. Your action may well engage potential foster parents who could change a child’s life to positive effect.
Introduction to fostering
Thinking Therapeutically
How does By the Bridge make a difference?
What does it mean to be a professional foster parent?
Direct fostering experience
Benefits of supervision groups
Quality of service
Benefits of training
Activities & Events
What is it like to be a part of a family which fosters?
What are the greatest challenges of fostering?
Coping with moving on
Preparing for independence
Thinking of fostering?
What makes a good foster parent?
